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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.16, 23,055.36 and 4,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.16, 23,055.36 and 4,277.12 is: 6,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.16 : 23,055.36 = 4,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.16/23,055.36 = 4,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.16x = 23,055.36 × 4,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.16x = 98,610,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,610,541.36/15,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.71

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